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The present invention relates to inoculation devices and, more particularly, to a handle apparatus for sanitary manipulation and control of inoculation loops during inoculation procedures.
In traditional laboratory inoculation techniques, as discussed in prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,330,899, entitled "Calibrated Inoculation Assembly and Method of Preserving Sterility," after a desired microorganism has been successfully incubated in a nutrient broth substance, it is necessary to further colonize the microorganism so that a particular strain can be identified and researched. For this, a predetermined quantity of inoculant from the broth is extracted and implanted in a nutrient medium so that the microorganism can be grown under controlled conditions.
A common tool used to inoculate the nutrient medium is an inoculation loop, which includes a loop end that carries the inoculant solution to the nutrient medium. A handle device is releasably coupled to the opposite end of the inoculation loop in order to allow the researcher to grasp and manipulate the inoculation loop in a sanitary, controlled manner while performing the inoculation procedures. Once used, an inoculation loop is disposed of, while the handle is re-used to perform additional inoculation procedures.
Typical prior art handles have been undesirably complex and costly to fabricate, requiring a multiplicity of injection molded and metal parts to fabricate and an undesirable amount of time to assemble.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to simplify the design of an inoculation loop handle in order to reduce its fabrication cost, while still maintaining its functionality and ease of use.
Briefly described, the inoculation loop assembly of the present invention is formed as a two-piece assembly, which reduces the molding cost and greatly simplifies assembly. The device comprises an elongated body having an upper end and a lower end and an axial bore therethrough, and an elongated plunger mounted for longitudinal movement within the axial bore of the body between an extended position and a retracted position. The plunger includes an upper end extending exteriorly of the upper end of the body with a finger pad thereon. The plunger further includes a plunger shoulder spaced from the finger pad along the length of the plunger, which cooperates with a body shoulder to limit plunger movement. The body includes a resilient, slotted upper end formed for outward displacement of the adjacent body portions to permit enlargement of the axial bore at the upper end of the body for insertion of the lower end of the plunger into the axial bore and advancement of the plunger in the bore to its normal operating range. A narrow diameter length of the plunger provides a plunger shoulder for engaging the body shoulder to limit movement of the plunger outwardly beyond its retracted position. The finger pad of the plunger is adapted to engage the upper end of the body to limit inward movement of the plunger beyond its extended position.
According to an aspect of the invention, the plunger is a one piece monolithically formed member and the body is a one piece monolithically formed member. Monolithic formation of the two-piece assembly reduces manufacturing and assembly costs while still retaining reliable loop mounting, manipulation, and ejection.
According to another aspect of the invention, the narrow diameter section of the body is a neck portion at the upper end of the body, and the axial bore is formed with a diameter from the neck portion to the lower end adapted to permit removal of an injection molding core pin from the lower end of the body.
According to still another aspect of the invention, the body includes at least one radial hole extending through the body to the axial bore thereof Preferably, a plurality of radial holes are provided, each extending through the body to the axial bore thereof, and the plurality of radial holes are equally spaced along the length of the body in order to promote even and rapid cooling of the body mass after injection molding and after autoclaving.
These and other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the Best Mode of Carrying Out the Invention, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the claims, which are all incorporated herein as part of the disclosure of the invention.
Throughout the several views, like reference numerals refer to like parts, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a partially broken away pictorial view of an inoculation loop rack with a set of inoculation loops therein and a protective membrane broken away to show the loop-receiving pockets and with the handle of the present invention engaging one of the inoculation loops for retrieval from the rack;
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the handle with the plunger in a retracted position;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view, taken substantially along the lines 3—3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged, fragmentary, sectional view of the upper end of the handle of FIG. 2 with the plunger fully retracted;
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view of the handle corresponding to FIG. 2 with the plunger fully extended;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view, taken substantially along the lines 6—6 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is an enlarged, fragmentary, sectional view of the handle of FIG. 2 with the plunger fully extended;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged top plan view of the body of the handle of FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is an enlarged, fragmentary, sectional view of the upper end of the body of the handle with the plunger in the process of being permanently assembled into the body;
FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of the handle of FIG. 2 with an inoculation loop in the process of being ejected from or attached to the handle;
FIG. 11 is an enlarged, fragmentary, sectional view of the lower end of the handle of FIG. 2 with the plunger in the fully extended position to eject the inoculation loop from the handle; and
FIG. 11A is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional view corresponding to FIG. 11 of an alternative embodiment of the handle of the present invention and a modified inoculation loop.
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiment of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiment, it will be understood that the described embodiment is not intended to limit the invention specifically to those embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Referring to FIG. 1, the improved inoculation loop handle of the present invention is designated generally by reference numeral 10. As described in more detail herein, handle 10 is a two-piece assembly comprising an elongated generally cylindrical body 24 with an axial bore therein for receipt of an elongated plunger 12 having a transversely extending finger pad 13 at its upper end. Plunger 12 is longitudinally movable within the axial bore of body 24 between retracted and extended positions. A lower end of handle 10 is designed to engage and releasably secure a microorganism manipulation device, such as an inoculation loop 14, on the handle assembly. Loops 14 typically are sterilized and held in and dispensed from an inoculation loop rack 16 that includes a removable dust cover 18 and a thin frangible membrane 19 which covers the upper ends of the loop-receiving pockets or tubes 21 for providing easy access while maintaining sterility.
The design of inoculation loops 14 is described in detail in U.S. Pat. No. 5,330,899, which is incorporated herein by reference. Generally, inoculation devices 14 each include a gripping end 20 which may take the form of a socket (FIGS. 10 and 11) for receiving the lower gripping end of the handle. As will be appreciated, however, the handle also could fit over an upper end of the loops in order to grip the same, as shown in FIG. 11A. The function of inoculation devices 14 and their utility in inoculation techniques is discussed in more detail in the '899 patent.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, body 24 of handle 10 is a one-piece, monolithically formed elongated tubular barrel that has an axial bore 50 extending through the full length of the body. An upper end 28 of body 24 includes an enlarged, hexagonal flanged edge 30, and similarly lower end 29 of body 24 includes and an enlarged, hexagonal flanged edge 31, which edges are discussed in more detail in connection with FIG. 8. Upper end 28 also includes a pair of relatively short, opposed longitudinally extending slots 32, which extend from the upper end 28 to the first of a series of radially extending holes 34. Longitudinal slots 32 function to permit radially outward expansion of the axial bore at upper end 28 of the body, which expansion opens up axial bore 50 for easy insertion of plunger 12 into body 24, which assembly is discussed in more detail in connection with FIGS. 2-6. Radial holes 34 extend transversely through to axial bore 50 of body 24 and are provided to enhance dimensional stability during injection molding and to improve cooling of the handle after autoclaving. It is preferred to provide a set of four radial holes substantially equally spaced, but more or fewer holes could be provided, depending on the size of the handle, handle material, and the particular autoclaving heating requirements.
The lower end 29 of body 24 includes an annular groove 38 that is formed for releasable mounting of a microorganism manipulating device, such as an inoculation loop. Specifically, annular groove 38 is designed to engage and releasably receive an annular rib 58 (FIG. 11) on the interior of the socketed gripping end 20 of the inoculation loop. The mating rib and groove secure loop 14 on handle 10 in a firm, frictional interference fit that permits the handle to manipulate the inoculation loop in a controlled manner. A reversal of parts, wherein the handle is formed to overfit and engage an end on the loop, rather than a socket, is shown in FIG. 11A.
Body 24 also includes a series of intermittently spaced raised annular ribs 40, positioned longitudinally between hexagonal edges 30, 31, which are provided to enhance gripping of body 24 by the hands of a technician. The diameter of hexagonal edges 30, 31 is greater than the diameter of annular ribs 40, so that when handle 10 is laid on a flat surface, the flat segments of hexagonal edges 30, 31 contact the flat supporting surface and prevent rolling of the handle.
Plunger 12 is a one-piece, monolithically formed cylindrical rod that is sufficiently narrow to fit in sliding relation to axial bore 50 of body 24, and plunger 12 also is longer than body 24. An upper end 42 of plunger 12 includes a shoulder 44 (FIGS. 4, 7 and 9) formed by a narrow diameter section 46 of the plunger. Plunger shoulder 44 can be positioned at any point along the length of the plunger, but preferably is formed in close proximity to upper plunger end 42. The purpose of shoulder 44 is discussed later. A lower end 45 of plunger 12 may be formed with a pointed tip 48, which is adapted to engage or push against inoculation loop socket wall 56 (FIG. 11)in order to eject the loop from the lower end of the handle. Tip 48 also preferably is pointed to assist in initially pushing through frangible membrane or foil sheet 19 which covers the upper ends of rack pockets 21 to maintain the sterile condition of the loops.
FIGS. 2-4 show plunger 12 in its fully retracted position. It can be seen from these figures that the length of plunger 12 in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-11 is greater than the length of body 24, so that lower end 46 of plunger 12 extends beyond lower end 29 of body 24, even in the plunger's fully retracted position. Extension of plunger end 45 beyond lower body end 29 at full retraction, however, is not required for proper operation of the handle assembly.
Referring to FIG. 3, the diameter or width of axial bore 50 is slightly greater than the diameter or width of plunger 12, so that plunger 12 can easily slide within body 24 with minimal resistance when sliding between its retracted and its extended positions. When fully retracted, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, plunger 12 has its lower end 45 positioned proximate lower end 29 of body 24 and in an out-of-way position for mounting of a microorganism manipulation device to the lower end of body 24 without the plunger interfering with mounting. This feature is discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. 10.
Referring to FIG. 4, the upper end of handle 10 is shown in greater detail with plunger 12 in a fully retracted position. However, regardless of which position the plunger is in, its upper end 42 extends exteriorly of upper end 28 of body 24, with finger pad 13 always exterior of the body. The reduced diameter section 46 of plunger 12 extends between finger pad 13 and plunger shoulder 44 and is sized to fit closely within a narrow diameter bore 52 formed by an annular neck portion 54 of upper end 28 of body 24. Neck portion 54 defines a body shoulder 55 that faces plunger shoulder 44. Plunger shoulder 44 engages body shoulder 55 when plunger 12 is fully retracted, which limits upward movement of the plunger beyond its retracted position, i.e., the interengaging shoulders 44 and 55 prevent the plunger from sliding out of upper end 28 of the handle body.
Referring to FIGS. 5-7, shown is handle 10 with plunger 12 in its fully extended position. When the plunger is fully extended, finger pad 13 engages upper end 28 of body 24, as shown in FIG. 7, which engagement limits downward movement of plunger 12 beyond its fully extended position. In addition, when fully extended, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, lower end 45 of plunger 12 extends outwardly of lower end 29 of body 24. As discussed in more detail later, when plunger 12 is pushed to its fully extended position, its lower end 45 engages and ejects an inoculation loop carried by body end 29.
Referring to FIG. 8, the hexagonal shape of upper edge 30 of body 24 is illustrated in greater detail. As discussed earlier, the flat side segments of edge 30 (as well as lower edge 31) prevent the handle from rolling when laid on a flat surface. Also shown in FIG. 8 are the opposed positions of longitudinal slots 32, which extend radially from the exterior of body 24 to axial bore 50 of the body and by design create a left half 59 and a right half 61 of upper end 28 of body 24. Left half 59 and right half 61 can flex outwardly, in the directions indicated by arrows 57, which provides the necessary resilient expansion of neck portion 54 in the upper end of the body that allows for insertion of plunger 12 into axial bore 50.
As illustrated in FIG. 9, when plunger 12 is inserted into body 24 upon initial assembly, in the direction indicated by arrow 63, longitudinal slots 32 allow upper body halves 59, 61 to flex outwardly, in the direction of arrows 57, which expands bore portion 52 defined by neck portion 54. During assembly, the wider diameter of plunger 12 below shoulder 44 pushes outwardly on halves 59, 61, causing them to move apart and thereby enlarge bore 52 at the upper end of the body. Once plunger shoulder 44 moves past neck portion 54 and body shoulder 55, the plunger and body are operably assembled for use in handling inoculation loops.
For use with inoculation devices of the type described in my aforementioned '899 patent, plunger 12 can have a travel stroke of approximately 0.383 inches. However, the travel of plunger 12 is dictated primarily by the design of the inoculation device as well as the lower end of the handle body. The travel between the retracted and extended positions needs to be sufficient to allow the socketed gripping end of the inoculation device to be inserted until rib 58 (FIG. 11) seats in groove 38, while enabling plunger end 48 to force rib 58 out of groove 38 and off of lower end 29 of the body.
FIGS. 10 and 11 show handle 10 with an inoculation device 14 being ejected off the handle. To eject a fully mounted inoculation device 14, plunger 12 is pushed down by a technician until finger pad 13 contacts upper end 28. As the finger pad depresses the plunger, lower tip 48 of the plunger contacts an interior wall 56 of the mounting socket of inoculation device 14, causing interior socket rib 58 of loop 14 to release from annular handle groove 38 thereby pushing the inoculation device off of the handle. Once removed, inoculation device 14 is typically discarded and the handle is reused with another inoculation loop. It will be understood that other releasable securement structures could be employed to mount loops 14 to handle 10, for example, the loop sockets could be grooved and the end 29 of the handle ribbed.
In FIG. 11A, an alternative embodiment of the handle is shown which is suitable for use with loops that have rod-like coupling ends rather than sockets. Handle 10 a includes a body 24 a with a lower end 29 a and a bore 50 a therethrough into which plunger 12 a is reciprocally mounted. An inoculation loop 14 a is formed with a rod-like upper end 20 a, and bore 50 a is dimensioned to slidably telescope over upper end 20 a.
In order to releasably secure the loop to the handle, the rod-like end and the interior bore of the handle end are preferably formed with a mating rib and groove structure. As shown in FIG. 11A, a rod-like end 20 a is formed with a groove 58 a which mates with a rib 38 a in bore 50 a of the handle. The bore could be formed with the rib and end 20 a formed with a groove.
As also will be seen, body end 29 a of handle 10 a includes a series of sharp teeth 48 a which can be used to facilitate punching through frangible diaphragm 19 on the loop rack or case to pick up the loops.
Handle 10 a additionally is provided with a plunger 12 a that is shorter than plunger 12 and never extends from end 29 a of the handle body. Instead, plunger end 45 a will engage rod end 56a while the end still is inside bore 50 a and displace the loop downwardly by an amount releasing groove 58 a from rib 38 a to eject the loop. The stroke of plunger 12 a and its method of mounting inside the handle body are the same as described in connection with handle 10 and plunger 12.
In the extended position for plunger 12 a, however, plunger end 45 a does not need to extend beyond teeth 48 a, only enough to disengage the loop and handle attachment structure.
The handle assembly of the present invention can be injection molded as only two pieces. Preferably, a structural plastic that can be autoclaved, such as acetal or nylon, is used to form the handle pieces. The most preferred material is an acetal copolymer sold by Celanese AG under the mark CELCON. Molding costs and complexity are reduced and assembly costs also are greatly reduced. The plunger can be easily inserted into the body and the neck-down upper end of the body snaps around the reduced diameter plunger upper end to capture and hold the plunger in the body for reciprocal movement between the retracted and extended positions.
The foregoing descriptions of a specific embodiment of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the Claims appended hereto when read and interpreted according to accepted legal principles such as the doctrine of equivalents and reversal of parts.
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|Oct 22, 1970
|Jun 26, 1973
|Becton Dickinson Co
|Inoculation and transfer loop and sterilizer
|Oct 13, 1992
|Jul 19, 1994
|Bio-Plas, Inc.
|Calibrated inoculation assembly and method of preserving sterility
|Jul 24, 1995
|Jul 22, 1997
|Gilson; Warren E.
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|Oct 28, 2002
|Apr 20, 2004
|Donald H. DeVaughn
|Inoculation storage assembly and method for use thereof
|Jul 14, 2006
|Aug 18, 2009
|Shing-Huang Tu
|Quantitative sampling device
|Jul 14, 2006
|Jan 17, 2008
|Shing-Huang Tu
|Quantitative sampling device
|U.S. Classification
|435/309.3, 73/864.16, 73/864.72, 422/537
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Oct 3, 2000
Owner name: BIO-PLAS, INC., CALIFORNIA
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Finding points to possible treatment for condition called alopecia universalis
Could a Few Beers a Week Cut a Woman's Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk? May 07, 2014
Study finds the brew is helpful, but drinking too much is never warranted, experts say
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Kidneys April 11, 2014
Study found patients may be more likely to develop renal disease
CT Scans Might Help Diagnose Gout in Some Cases March 26, 2014
But, standard needle aspiration testing usually effective, study authors report
Pain Can Plague Women After Knee Replacement Surgery March 13, 2014
Study also found that type of anesthesia and patient's weight play a role in levels of discomfort
Shoulder Replacement May Help for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis January 30, 2014
Study found that surgery to relieve pain and stiffness held up for a decade
Breast-Feeding Might Reduce Moms' Odds of Rheumatoid Arthritis January 07, 2014
Study in China finds risk cut nearly in half after nursing
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients See Big Boost in Quality of Life December 03, 2013
Dutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades
Arthritis Drug Could Benefit Some Kidney Disease Patients November 08, 2013
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10 Percent of U.S. Adults Physically Limited by Arthritis: CDC November 07, 2013
Experts say obesity epidemic has widened the pool of disabled
Certain Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Also Protect Patients' Hearts, Studies Find October 28, 2013
Biologic drugs such as Enbrel, Humira may lower rate of heart attack, researchers say
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Early May Cut Damaging Effects October 28, 2013
Study suggests that delaying treatment leads to more joint inflammation, disability down the road
Child's Chronic Illness Can Affect the Whole Family September 21, 2013
Care demands can create more stress than severity of illness, researchers say
Eating Fish May Be Tied to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study August 13, 2013
Salmon, mackerel contain inflammation-fighting omega-3
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Potential for Blood Clots, Study Suggests August 08, 2013
Researchers find tripled risk of leg blood clots, doubled odds of lung clots
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Have Same Impact on Time Lost at Work: Study July 01, 2013
Patients gained no more benefit from higher-priced biologic drug Remicade vs. cheaper medications
Knee Replacement Often Beneficial for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study June 21, 2013
Patients did as well as those with osteoarthritis, but same did not hold true for hip replacement
Common Childhood Vaccine Won't Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study June 18, 2013
Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients June 18, 2013
Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely
Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon: Study June 14, 2013
Greatest benefit seen within first 2 years of treatment, but half quit earlier
Will New Gout Findings Get a Toehold? June 12, 2013
Flare-ups most likely if condition starts in joints such as knee or elbow, researchers say
Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study June 12, 2013
Biologic drug Enbrel wasn't better for patients who didn't respond to methotrexate alone
Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis April 26, 2013
Swedish study found how much and how long they smoked made a difference
Low Testosterone Linked to Later Arthritis in Study April 04, 2013
Hormonal changes could influence disease severity, researchers say
Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients March 25, 2013
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly March 15, 2013
Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity


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Lame Duck Session
Until the newly-elected members of Congress settle in on Capitol Hill in January, we're stuck in what's known as a "lame duck" session of Congress. It's an interesting period of time. On one hand, members that have not been re-elected have less political clout and may choose to take little or no action for the remainder of their term. On the other hand, these members have the freedom of not having to face the consequences of their actions, which may result in last-minute action and voting. The current Congress still has a lot on their plate over the next few months, from the Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire on December 31st to the loom of automatic budget cuts effective January 1st. This is also known as the budget sequestration. This possible year-end situation of tax and budget cuts has been coined the "fiscal cliff," as it would result in a massive double-punch to the economy.
President Obama has met with Congressional leaders to figure out ways to avoid this situation. But given the rest of the 2012 Congressional calendar, this leaves lawmakers only about five weeks to come up with a solution to the fiscal cliff set to take effect in the new year.
While the economy is the first order of business for the lame duck Congress, it certainly isn't the only item on the agenda. The Farm Bill expired in September and many farmers are struggling without supplemental payments. If this Congress doesn't act, the effects could include a drastic increase in the price of milk from dairy farmers. The Senate has already passed their version of a bill, but it is still waiting for the House to act.
Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN) on the House Agriculture Committee is urging the House to vote to pass a five-year Farm Bill. The measure already passed the House Agriculture Committee back in July and Peterson suggests voting before the Thanksgiving break, giving the House enough time to work out differences with the Senate bill. Although not ideal, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill is also a possibility during the lame duck session.
With major threats to our economy facing us, I urge the lame duck Congress to look beyond party lines and see the bigger picture. While these may be the last few months for some members of Congress, I urge them to think about the decisions they make. These decisions have the power to steer our economy and our environment in a positive direction heading into the new year.


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Vibrant Colors For Danish Royal Outing
Color, color and more color for the Danish Royal ladies as they attended the Royal Life Guards Music Corps Concert earlier this week. A smiling Queen Margrethe wore a light pink dress matched with a vibrant fuchsia jacket with matching shoes see here. Crown Princess Mary, who was color co-ordinating with the Queen, wore a recycled dark pink dress with hair pulled back in an up-do see here. Princess Marie, wife of Prince Joachim, kept … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, German Royals, Greek Royals | Tagged Crown Princess Mary, Fashion, Margrethe II, Princess Benedikte, Princess Marie, Queen Anne-Marie, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | 1 Comment
Prussians Mark 300th Anniversary of Friedrich the Great's Birth
These past two weeks, the Prince and Princess of Prussia have attended events to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of King Friedrich II, on January 24th, 1712. The first of these events was an official dinner on Monday January 16th, hosted by the President of Germany, Christian Wulff, at Bellevue Palace in Berlin. Prince Georg Friedrich and Princess Sophie posed for photos with the President and his wife, … Continue readingPosted in German Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Birth, Friedrich II, President Wulff, Prince Georg Friedrich, Princess Sophie of Prussia, Prussia | 2 Comments
Princess Birgitta's 75th Birthday
Princess Birgitta of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern today celebrates her 75th birthday. She was born on January 19th, 1937 to Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and given the names Birgitta Ingeborg Alice. Birgitta was the second of the couple's five children – four daughters and one son (Princesses Margaretha, Desireé and Christina, and the current King Carl XVI Gustaf). The Princess and her … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Swedish Royals | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Hohenzollern, Princess Birgitta | 1 Comment
Frederik's Daughters Visit Grave to Mark 40th Anniversary
The three daughters of King Frederik IX of Denmark have visited his grave at Roskilde Cathedral this morning, Danish time, to mark the fortieth anniversary of the late King's death in 1972. Queen Margrethe II, Princess Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes were accompanied by their husbands and families a short while ago, travelling from Copenhagen to Roskilde, thirty minutes west of the capital, via saloon car. … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, German Royals, Greek Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Prince Pavlos, Death, Frederik IX, Hereditary Prince Gustav, Margrethe II, Margrethe II's Ruby Jubilee, Princess Benedikte, Queen Anne-Marie, Roskilde Cathedral, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | Leave a comment
80th Anniversary of Queen Sophie's Death
Her Majesty Queen Sophie of the Hellenes passed away eighty years ago today, on January 13th, 1932. Born on June 14th, 1870 in Potsdam, as Her Royal Highness Princess Sophie Dorothea Ulrika Alice of Prussia, she was the second youngest child of Their Majesties Emperor Frederick III and Empress Victoria of Germany. Sophie had seven siblings: Prince Wilhelm (later His Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm II), Princess Charlotte (later Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen), … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Greek Royals, Historical Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Biography, Death, Prussia, Sophie of Prussia | Leave a comment
Princess Charlène to Visit Australia Next March
When the Grace Kelly: Icon of Style exhibition opens at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Victoria next March, it will have a VIP guest: HSH Princess Charlène of Monaco. Princess Charlène will officially open the exhibition prior to its opening to the public on March 11th. The travelling exhibition will be exhibited exclusively in Bendigo, two hours north-west of Melbourne, during its Australian leg. Grace Kelly: Icon of Style features … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Monaco Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Australia, Exhibition, Hanover, Princess Caroline, Princess Charlène, Princess Grace, Princess Stéphanie, Working Visit | Leave a comment
Danish and Spanish Royals Release Annual Christmas Cards
The Danish and Spanish Royal Courts have released their annual Christmas cards. Both sets were released last week. Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik chose a photograph of themselves in Greenland earlier this year as their card, and the Crown Princely Couple featured a black and white snap of their four children – Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – for their Christmas greeting. The Crown Princely … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, German Royals, Greek Royals, Spanish Royals | Tagged Christmas, Portraits, Religion, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | Leave a comment
Death of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
December 14th, 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Prince Consort's death at the age of 42 in 1861. Born His Serene Highness Prince Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield, Duke of Saxony on August 26th, 1819 at the Schloss Rosenau in Coburg, he was the second son of the reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield, Ernest I, and his first wife, Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg-Altenburg. … Continue readingPosted in British Royals, German Royals, Historical Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Biography, Death, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | 5 Comments
Australia's Other Royal Visitor – Princess Birgitta
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are not the only royals that are currently in Australia – Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern is also visiting the country. The Princess is spending four days in the Sydney area, marking the 100th anniversary of the Swedish-Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC). Princess Birgitta arrived on October 19th, sans a large security detail, later telling The Mosman Daily that she prefers … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Swedish Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Australia, Hohenzollern, Official Visit, Princess Birgitta, Sport | Leave a comment
Danish Opening of Parliament 2011
The Danish Royal Family today attended the opening of the 2011 Session of the Danish Parliament, at Christiansborg Palace. Princess Benedikte, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were the first to arrive, as per tradition; followed by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. The royals were greeted by members of the Presidium of the Parliament, who were assembled on the flight of stairs leading into Christiansborg. Then, Queen Margrethe II … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, German Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Margrethe II, Parliament, Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Benedikte, Princess Marie, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | Leave a comment
Wedding of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and Princess Sophie of Isenburg
The religious wedding between Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, head of the Royal House of Prussia and head of the German Imperial House, and Princess Sophie of Isenburg took place today, 27 August 2011. The civil wedding took place on August 25. The bride and groom: Prince Georg Friedrich is the son of the late Prince Louis Ferdinand and his wife, née Countess Donata of Castell-Rüdenhause. The couple also has … Continue readingPosted in German Royals | Tagged Isenburg, Prince Georg Friedrich, Princess Sophie of Prussia, Prussia, Prussian Royal Wedding 2011 | 3 Comments
Wedding of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and Princess Sophie of Isenburg: Watch it online
The religious wedding between Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, head of the Royal House of Prussia and head of the German Imperial House, and Princess Sophie of Isenburg takes place today. To view the wedding live, please click HERE. While posting this entry, the live stream is already up and showing the arrival of the guests. More information about and pictures of the wedding of the Prince and Princess can … Continue readingPosted in German Royals | Tagged Isenburg, Prince Georg Friedrich, Princess Sophie of Prussia, Prussia, Prussian Royal Wedding 2011 | 6 Comments
Princess Amalia: Afternoon Out with Grandmother Beatrix
Earlier this afternoon, Queen Beatrix, along with her grandaughter Princess Amalia, attended the final of the European Dressage Championships in Rotterdam. The Championships took place from 17 to 21 August in the Kralingse bos. Also present at the final was Princess Benedikte, sister of Margrethe, Queen of Denmark. Princess Benedikte was there as patron of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. The Dutch dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen, has retained … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, Dutch Royals, German Royals | Tagged Horses, Patronage, Princess Beatrix, Princess Benedikte, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, The Princess of Orange | 1 Comment
Annual Gråsten Palace Photo Shoot
Earlier today, the Danish Royal Family participated in their annual photo session at their summer residence, Gråsten Palace, in Jutland. They were joined by members of the Berleburg family. Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik were joined by their two sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim; their daughters-in-law, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Marie; and their seven grandchildren: Princes Christian, Vincent, Nikolai, Felix and Henrik and Princesses Isabella and … Continue readingPosted in Danish Royals, German Royals, Greek Royals | Tagged Count Richard, Countess Ingrid, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Gråsten Palace, Margrethe II, Photo Session, Prince Christian of Denmark, Prince Felix of Denmark, Prince Henrik, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Prince Nikolai, Prince Vincent, Princess Benedikte, Princess Isabella of Denmark, Princess Josephine, Princess Marie, Queen Anne-Marie, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | 1 Comment
Charlotte: Pomeline of Caroline's Eye?
As Charlotte Casiraghi stood on the #2 pedestal with her partner, Edwina Alexander, last Friday night, her mother, Princess Caroline de Hanovre, gazed proudly up at her. Princess Caroline and her brother, the Sovereign Prince Albert II of Monaco, were passing out the trophies to the top three winners of the Pro-Am Cup. This event was partially conceived by Charlotte herself one year ago. Professional and amateur jumping riders pair … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Monaco Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi, Hanover, Horses, Pierre Casiraghi, Princess Caroline, Sport | Leave a comment
Religious Wedding of Princess Nathalie and Alexander Johannsmann
The religious wedding of Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Alexander Johannsmann took place yesterday, June 18, 2011. The couple were married civilly on May 27, 2010, and their first child, a son named Konstantin, was born on July 24, 2010 at 6.45 pm in the clinic of Bad Berleburg. Princess Nathalie is the second daughter and youngest child of Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and his wife, born Princess Benedikte of Denmark. Pre-wedding dinner. To … Continue readingPosted in German Royals | Tagged Alexander Johannsmann, Princess Nathalie, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Wedding | 1 Comment
Springtime in Monaco
Last week, on Saturday, 7 May, while her daughter Charlotte launched a new project in Spain, Princess Caroline de Monaco was presiding over a 44-year-old tradition in Monaco. The Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo was bursting with sensational scents and colors as the Princess inaugurated the 44th International Flower Show (Concours Internationl de Bouquets). And the Princess herself appeared in the mood for springtime. She wore a knee-length floral dress, … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Monaco Royals | Tagged Fashion, Flower Show, Hanover, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Princess Caroline | Leave a comment
British Royal Wedding Look-Back: George V and Mary
Following our first instalment of 'British Royal Wedding Look-Backs' – Edward VII and Alexandra – yesterday, the TRF Blog would like to present our readers with the second instalment, looking at the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince George, the Duke of York and Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria May of Teck. On July 6th, 1893, the wedding of Prince George of Wales and Princess May of Teck took place … Continue readingPosted in British Royals, German Royals, Historical Royals | Tagged George V, Mary of Teck, Teck, Wedding | 1 Comment
The Hannover Brothers
Prince Ernst August Junior, as he is being called these days in the German press, is the heir apparent and eldest son of Prince Ernst August V, The Prince of Hannover. In his 27 years, the junior Ernst has cleverly managed to stay under the radar, despite his father's high-profile marriage to Princess Caroline of Monaco, a marriage that had the added allure of juicy gossip about infidelities and public … Continue readingPosted in German Royals | Tagged Auction, Biography, Hanover, Marienburg Castle, Palaces, Prince Christian of Hanover, Prince Ernst August | 3 Comments
Life Going on in Monaco
Obladi, Oblada, Life goes on! Princess Antoinette, Monaco's nonagenarian matriarch and last fallen icon of past reigns, was laid to rest in the Chapel of the Peace. March ended. Spring came. Prince Albert and his soon-to-be princess, Charlene, paid a visit to the ancestral land of that other fallen icon, the Prince's Irish-American mother, Grace Kelly! Three days later, the couple was back in Monaco. The Prince met his neice, … Continue readingPosted in German Royals, Monaco Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, AMADE, Andrea Casiraghi, Charlotte Casiraghi, Elisabeth-Anne de Massy, Exhibition, Horses, Patronage, Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Sport | 1 Comment


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Photos: Anton Valdez convicted for gunning down jewelry shop owner
On May 17, 2012, one day after we marked the three-year anniversary of our Mile High Murder archive, a man robbing a Commerce City jewelry store fatally shot its owner, Bernardo Saenz, and fled, prompting a citywide manhunt and media blitz.
Just shy of two years later, Anton Valdez has been convicted, and tomorrow afternoon, he'll learn the length of his sentence.
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According to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Saenz was in a back room of the store when he heard glass breaking -- and when he came out, he was shot four times at close range.
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The cops subsequently determined that Valdez was the man who pulled the trigger -- and yesterday, he was convicted of first-degree murder after deliberation, first-degree felony murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery.
What happened to Valdez's cohort? Sue Lindsay with the DA's office tells us he remains at large and has never been identified by Valdez.
He may not be a squealer, but he'll soon be a long-term inmate. Valdez is scheduled to be back in Adams County District Court at 1:30 p.m. to receive his sentence.
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Former Vandebilt Catholic standout and current LSU right-handed pitcher Brady Domangue was selected for the Florida Collegiate League All-Star Game as a member of the Winter Garden Squeeze.
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